Category: News

Statement on the Al-Rawda Attack

The Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church, headed by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, condemns the brutal terrorist attack that took place on Friday afternoon at the Al-Rawda mosque in Arish. We regretfully mourn the loss of the martyrs of our nation and our hearts go out to the families of those who are victims of this …

Ordination of Deacon David

With great joy, the Diocese announces the ordination of David Zeitoune as a full Deacon. His Grace Bishop Missael officiated the ordination on Sunday 1st October 2017 at the Coptic Centre. We congratulate His Grace and the congregations in Birmingham and we pray that the Lord may bless and give fruit to  the service of …

Statement Regarding The Bombings at the Church of St. George in Tanta and the Cathedral of St. Mark in Alexandria

The Pariarchate has issued the following statement: With great pride, the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church, the Church of Martyrs, bade her sons farewell, who were martyred today Sunday April 9, 2017, during the liturgy of Palm Sunday. They were carrying the palm leaves, praying and celebrating the commemoration of the entry of Christ, the King …

CONAFA 2017

Thank you everyone for participating in CONAFA 2017 – wonderful unity and football. Congratulations to St. Mary & St. Mina’s Church of Manchester who defended their title as CONAFA champions. Photos

Inauguration of St. Mary & St. Cyril’s Church in Liverpool

 We thank God for blessing us with a new home for the Coptic Orthodox Church Of St. Mary & St. Cyril in Liverpool – His Grace inaugurated the beginning of the service of the church by celebrating the Divine Liturgy on Saturday 11th March 2017 assisted by five reverend priests. May God keep all the clergy and congregation for many years …